Show & Tell 6.0: APPocalypse BOOSH!

As far as I'm concerned, one of the most important UK exports in recent memory is not a sports team, actor, or band, but a TV show: The Mighty Boosh.

Based on a series of stage shows originally performed in the late 1990s, the show is the brain child of two British comedians, Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding.

These two--along with a few other funny folks (including Noel's baby bro, Michael)--are a kind of mod 'Odd Couple' whose silly adventures seem to defy the laws of physics, gravity, and (at times) common decency. Alas, there are only 3 seasons, and each revolves around a different locale: Zoo, London flat, Fashion Boutique. The art direction and costume design is fun, colorful, and often downright surreal.  

Also, look at Noel! I mean, he's sooooooo dreamy... right? You know, in that Vyvyan, from The Young Ones kind of way?? No???

Sigh........
Er, um... anyway.... let's drag this post back on track, shall we?

What does any of this have to do with smart phone technology and apps, you ask? Weeeeeeeell, my first smart phone was a Blackberry, and I hated it (surprise surprise). When I began to think about replacing it, I was really quite torn between the droid and the iPhone. What was it that inevitably led me to the latter? Sleek design? Improved usability? Attractive interface?

Whatever, you already know what I'm going to say. THERE'S A MIGHTY BOOSH APP!!!!!!

Of course, by the time my 2 year term was up and I was eligible for an upgrade, The Mighty Decider was no longer available in the US. I am currently searching for a way around this that doesn't involve hacking my own phone.... I will keep you posted.

In the mean time, I shall address the burning question: What does it do? Well, it has no pragmatic purpose whatsoever, except that it UNVEILS EVERY MYSTERY OF THE UNIVERSE FOR YOU, ONE QUESTION AT A TIME!! By that, I mean it's a glorified magic 8 ball that takes the shape of 5 different characters form the show (depending upon which one you choose) and responds to your queries with a set of appropriately ridiculous responses. Below is a clip of the cast playing with it:

Aaaaand here is a far more useful clip which shows some of the actual features of the app. This one helps you through difficult either/or type quandaries--Coin Flip with the Crack Fox (yes, there's an urban fox who lives off a steady diet of crack on the show):

You can also spin the bottle, call upon Naboo's Wisdom or Ask The Moon, but don't be surprised if you are told that "Um, maybe if you, um, dress up as a clown and come back and see me I'll give you a proper answer. Until then, I'm gonna have to remain silent."